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1. Needham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover for Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss) [2024] NZACC 133 (5 August 2024) [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...Accordingly, the appeal is allowed. [80] Mr Needham has purchased the hearing aids since the Corporation’s decision. In these circumstances, it does not make sense for another assessment to be undertaken, and the Corporation simply reimburse the cost of the hearing aids. [81] Mr Needham is also entitled to reasonable disbursements in the appeal. Judge D L Henare District Court Judge Solicitor for the respondent AWS...

2. Emtage v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC166 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...injury was sustained some four-and-a-half years ago, and has been the subject of numerous medical reports and other processes. Judge McGuire correctly concluded his judgment with the observation that “this saga must be brought to an end”. [76] Costs are reserved. Judge P R Spiller, District Court Judge Introduction The applicant’s submissions

3. Toa'fa v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work Related Gradual Process Injury) [2023] NZACC 116 [pdf, 306 KB]

   ...30 August 2021 is set aside. The Court directs that WellNZ will, as soon as possible, confirm with Mr Toa’fa that cover is granted to him and proceed to determine any entitlements that flow from this cover. [65] Mr Toa’fa is entitled to costs. If these cannot be agreed within one month, I shall determine the issue following the filing of memoranda. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Appellant: Armstrong Thompson.

4. Soulsby v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2024] NZACC 31 [pdf, 301 KB]

   ...[82] The decisions of Reviewers dated 16 September 2022, 12 January 2023 and 18 January 2023 are therefore upheld. The respective appeals against these decisions (ACR 20/23, ACR 19/23 and ACR 82/23) are dismissed. [83] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Medico Law Limited. Introduction Background Discussion Relevant law Conclusion

5. Hodgson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work-Related Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 40 [pdf, 326 KB]

   ...December 2021 that she did not sustain a physical injury as a result of the 10 days working at AFFCO is reversed. That means that she has cover for this work related personal injury. [100] It is noted that the appellant is legal aided. [101] Costs are reserved. CJ McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: Armstrong Thompson, Wellington Braun Bond & Lomas Limited, Hamilton Izard Weston, Lawyers, Wellington Background Appellant’s Submissions Re...

6. Thomas v Accident Compensation Corporation (Mental Injury) [2023] NZACC 103 [pdf, 310 KB]

   ...sustained in an accident on 21 January 2013. [89] The decision of the Reviewer dated 4 August 2021 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. 9 Section 117(1) of the Act. 10 See Furst, n 19, at [13]. 22 [90] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors: Ford Sumner Lawyers for the Respondent

7. [2024] NZIACDT 22 – QN v Nandan (29 August 2024) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...ON SANCTIONS [120] As the complaint has been upheld, the Tribunal may impose sanctions pursuant to s 51 of the Act. [121] A timetable is set out below. Any request for the repayment of any monies paid to Ms Nandan or for the reimbursement of costs or expenses or for compensation must be accompanied by a schedule particularising the amounts and basis of the claim. The Tribunal will take into account Ms Nandan’s disciplinary history in assessing the sanctions. Timetable [1...

8. DeMarco v Accident Compensation Corporation (Independence Allowance) [2024] NZACC 189 (25 November 2024) [pdf, 339 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2024] NZACC 189 ACAR 227/23 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN IRENE DE MARCO Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 29 April 2024 Heard at: Hastings/ Heretaunga Appearances: The appellant in person M Boyle and S Kinsler for the respondent Evidence and

9. [2023] NZEnvC 239 Nelson-Marlborough Fish & Game Council v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   ...and forming part of this order; the appeal points on the provisions set out in Appendix 1, Table 2 are withdrawn; and the balance of the appeals remain extant. B: Under s285 of the Resource Management Act 1991, there is no order as to costs. REASONS Introduction [1] This proceeding concerns appeals on the Water Quality topic of the proposed Marlborough Environment Plan. [2] The court has now read and considered the consent memorandum of the parties dated 11 July 2023...

10. OIA-119801.pdf [pdf, 4.9 MB]

    ...broader consultation. More time would enable consultation and further analysis to test the assumptions underpinning the problem definition and options and to better understand the scale and significance of the problem. The RIS identifies where costs and benefits may fall, but time constraints mean these can’t be quantified and evidence is not available to support the judgements made. As such, there is a risk that the options proposed may not achieve the objectives and may ha...